Microsoft teamed up with HouseParty for one of the most headscratching promotions we've seen: They want you to throw a party for the Windows 7 launch. We love Windows 7 and all, but Microsoft might be overestimating its party potential.

Hey, what're you doing this Saturday? If the answer isn't "Hosting my very own Clone Wars House Party, in preparation for the October 3rd premiere of the television series on Cartoon Network," then I'm afraid that we can't be friends anymore. What's that, you say? You didn't know that people were hosting Clone Wars…

If you're a proud TiVo owner and feel like spreading some TiVo cheer to the neighbors, keep an eye on the TiVo House Party. It's a service that hooks people up with free junk ("something fun and free" in their parlance) so as to host—wait for it—killer house parties. You supply your name and e-mail address into their…